2.PROPOSED 50/50 COST-SHARING AGREEMENT WITH

TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

- ST. MATTHEW SITE MASTER PLAN - PHASE 1, Ward 27, York-Humber.

 Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber

(May 28, 1998)

 Please find attached a motion that I would like to have added to the agenda of the next York Community Council meeting in June.

 Thank you for your assistance.

 Moved by Councillor Nunziata

 Seconded by Councillor Saundercook

 WHEREAS the St. Matthew Catholic School community has developed a Site Master Plan to address long standing concerns with respect to ensuring the safety and security of students and children; and

 WHEREAS the parent community has raised over $5,000.00 towards this initiative and the St. Matthew School Council is now requesting a 50/50 cost sharing agreement between the Board and the City of Toronto to bring the Site Master Plan to fruition;

 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the York Community Council, in recognition of the shared responsibility of ensuring the safety of children and providing recreational opportunities to the community, recommends the City of Toronto enter into a 50/50 cost sharing agreement with the Toronto Catholic District School Board on the St. Matthew site Master Plan - Phase 1.

 Councillor Bill Saundercook, Ward 27, York-Humber

(May 26, 1998)

 Please include the attached memo from Donna Cousineau, Chairperson of the St. Matthew=s School Council on the next agenda of York Community Council.

 Thank you.

 Donna Cousineau, Chairperson, St. Matthew Catholic School Council

(May 20, 1998)

 As a follow up to our discussion regarding the possibility of a 50/50 cost sharing agreement with the City of Toronto, we respectfully request that our proposed (Phase 1 of our Site Development Plan) be placed on the agenda of the next June , 1998 York Council Meeting.

 Over the years, our parents, staff and neighbours have repeatedly expressed concerns about the SAFETY, THE COMFORT, AND THE AESTHETICS of the overall St. Matthew Site.

 Five years ago, we began working with the Toronto Catholic School Board in developing a Site Master Plan that would address our long standing concerns in the areas of safety and security of the students. The Master Plan directs such concerns as bus bays for proper student pick up and drop off, appropriate staff and visitor parking, play opportunities for kindergarten children, greening of site and play/recreation opportunities for the older students.

 To date, the parent community has raised over $5,000.00 for this important initiative. The total projected costs of Phase I of our Site Master Plan has been estimated at $160,000.00 plus construction costs. A copy of the Landscape Concept Plan is attached.

 After reviewing our request, we strongly feel that the City Councillors will also conclude that addressing the safety, comfort and overall educational needs of our children is of the upmost importance.

 Donna Cousineau, Chairperson, St. Matthew Catholic School Council

(June 3, 1998)

 As a follow up to our telephone conversation yesterday, I am requesting in writing to be placed on the June 24, 1998 Community Council Agenda.

 I will be respectfully requesting a cost sharing agreement with the City of Toronto in regards to our proposed Site Development Plan.

 A brief history:

 Five years ago, we began working with the Toronto Catholic School Board in developing a Site Master Plan that would address our long standing concerns in the areas of safety and security of the students. The Master Plan directs such concerns as bus bays for proper student pickup and drop off, appropriate staff and visitor parking, play opportunities for kindergarten children, greening of site and play/recreation opportunities for older students.

 To date, the parent community has raised over $5,000.00 for this important initiative. The total project cost of Phase 1 of our Site Master Plan has been estimated at $160,000.00 plus construction costs.

 On May 28, an informal information sharing session was held between myself, Mr. Rovito, Mr. Saundercook and Ms. Nunziata. It was agreed upon, because of the projected costs involved that adequate Asteps@ must be taken with all partners involved for the plan to become a reality.

 Please inform me as to what time I would be presenting. If you have any additional questions or concerns, don=t hesitate to call me at 651-9585.

 (A copy of the site plan referred to in the foregoing communication was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of June 24, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Service Centre.)